Do Tope take crab???

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Pat Spillane
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Do Tope take crab???

#1 Post by Pat Spillane »

As the subject says, Do tope take crab baits. have had two recent bite offs, on 25 lb hooklength, one on large fishbite and one on crab. on both occasions had the fish for a few mins and the line came back frayed.
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Re: Do Tope take crab???

#2 Post by dbrock »

ive only ever had one on crab but it does answer your question they do take crab to
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#3 Post by youngrod »

maybe it was very big spider crabs or a huss
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Re: Do Tope take crab???

#4 Post by Pat Spillane »

Not at the speed they were taking line. I find huss more head shakers short runs
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#5 Post by samo »

seen them take lug worm before beleive it or not....
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